Don’t Leave Santa Barbara in the Dark
The Santa Barbara Independent features an article by Craig Lewis, the Clean Coalition's Executive Director, about the importance of prioritizing the Demand Side Grid Support (DSGS) program.
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Presentation: Goleta Load Pocket and Montecito
Community Microgrid Initiative
About the Goleta Load Pocket
The Goleta Load Pocket spans 70 miles of California coastline encompassing the cities of Goleta, Santa Barbara (including Montecito), and Carpinteria. Because the Goleta Load Pocket is a highly transmission-vulnerable, disaster-prone region, the community can benefit greatly from the resilience provided by local renewables.
The perfect opportunity for a comprehensive Community Microgrid
In October 2018, the Clean Coalition’s Craig Lewis and Gregory Young presented on what this opportunity could mean for the Goleta Load Pocket.
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